Value Collection SPTCIF0-800310-100BX 8-32 Unc Screw 100pk

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SPTCIF0-800310-100BX is an 8-32 UNC thread cutting screw designed for use in light fabrication, panel assembly, and mechanical fastening applications. The screw features a pan head profile with a slotted drive and a Type F point, which cuts its own mating thread into pre-drilled or punched holes in metal, plastic, or composite materials. Constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, it provides basic corrosion resistance suitable for indoor and light-duty environments. The 5/16-inch length under head makes it appropriate for thin-gauge sheet metal work and component mounting where minimal material thickness is present.

This screw is commonly used in HVAC cabinet assembly, electrical enclosure fabrication, control panel installation, and light sheet metal work. Electricians, HVAC technicians, and general mechanical contractors use Type F thread cutting screws when fastening to thin metal substrates where a tapped hole is not practical. The slotted drive is compatible with standard flat-blade screwdrivers and slotted power bits. This item is sold as a box of 100 pieces, making it suitable for shop stock or service truck inventory replenishment.

Key Features

• Type F point cuts mating threads directly into pre-drilled metal or plastic holes, eliminating the need for a tapped thread
• Pan head profile distributes clamping load across a wider surface area, reducing the risk of material deformation
• Slotted drive accepts standard flat-blade screwdrivers and power bits commonly carried by trade professionals
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate tensile strength for light-duty panel and enclosure fastening
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion protection suitable for indoor or dry-location installations
• Packed in quantities of 100 for shop stock, service inventory, or production line use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 8-32 UNC thread cutting fastener suitable for light-gauge metal panels, electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment cabinets, and similar thin-material assemblies where a self-threading fastener with a Type F point is specified.

Installation Notes

A licensed electrician or qualified HVAC technician should ensure power is de-energized before fastening into any electrical enclosure or control panel per NEC requirements. Always verify the correct hole size for the material type and thickness before driving a Type F thread cutting screw, as an oversized hole will not allow the screw to develop proper thread engagement. Use a calibrated torque screwdriver or controlled power tool to avoid stripping the slotted drive or over-tightening in thin-gauge substrates.